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2016 FAD-FRID Joint Conference

  • 13 Oct 2016
  • 16 Oct 2016
  • DoubleTree by Hilton, 60 S Ivanhoe Blvd, Orlando, FL 32804

Registration

  • This registration is for anyone receiving complimentary registration. Promo Code is required.
Conference registration includes a few meals. Please indicate dietary restrictions on the registration form. Special requests can be sent to ConferenceChair@FRIDCentral.org. There is no guarantee that requests can be met.
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"Progress Together" - In the spirit of hosting our first joint FAD-FRID conference, we are striving to strengthen the relationship between our two organizations, paving the way for stronger relationships between our communities. We recognize the importance of understanding and celebrating the diversity within our communities. To do so, it is imperative that we develop greater awareness of the challenges facing members of our communities. With this in mind, the conference will focus around the guiding principle of social justice.  According to the National Association of Social Workers, social justice is "the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities."  Several of the workshops and the keynote address(es) will revolve around this theme.  We are excited about the first of many joint ventures between FAD and FRID.  Please join us for the start of something great!

We reserved a room block at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Downtown Orlando.  The rate is $109 per night (the regular rate is $169/night and up).  It is located in the heart of downtown in close proximity to many local restaurants and bars.  Free self parking (for anyone with a hotel room) and free WiFi throughout the hotel! Click here to reserve your room, or call 866-247-3571 or 407-425-4455, choose option #1 and let them know you are with the Florida Association of the Deaf. 

Click here to view the full SCHEDULE (with workshop descriptions). Earn up to 2.3 CEUs!


FAQ

What is the dress code? 

The dress code is Black-tie! Tuxedos and floor-length gowns! Don’t be afraid to wear COLOR or PATTERN- this is a night OFF! 

Can I bring my partner who doesn’t know ASL? 

YES. Please bring a plus-one to celebrate the evening with you! We plan for the night to be accessible to all. There will be lots of interpreters around if needed ;). 

What are we celebrating? 

YOU! Our organization has hit a milestone- 50 years; that’s half a century! We could not have made it without our members, who are also our leadership, our committee chairs, the people who read the emails we send out, the people who’ve kept the wheels turning all these years! 

Can a non-FRID member buy tickets?

Only FRID members can purchase tickets as this is a members-only event; but we do not expect your Plus-One to be a FRID member. 

Will there be dancing? 

Yes! We will have a D.J. Dancing and eating are basically the entire agenda. 

Will there be CEUs? 

NO! This is not a workshop. While networking is bound to happen with a room full of niche professionals, this night is about FUN. See last question ;). 

What should I bring? 

I.D. will be needed for check-in and cash/card for purchasing any alcoholic drinks from the cash bars.



For any necessary accommodation requests, please email pdc@fridcentral.org at least 14 days before the start time of the event.

Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable.

FRID is offering this event as an opportunity for safe, respectful learning and will not permit harassment, discrimination or horizontal violence based on another's comments, questions, schema, race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected class.

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